Overview
BATH STW serves Swineford, England, treating wastewater for approximately 105,848 people. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BATH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Swineford, South Gloucestershire, England, serving a population of around 105,848. The facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling sewage from the Bath area and surrounding communities. As a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if discharging to sensitive areas. The UK's regulatory framework, enforced by the Environment Agency, mandates compliance with discharge permits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the River Avon, which flows through Bristol and into the Severn Estuary, a major ecological feature supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish. The Severn Estuary eventually drains into the Bristol Channel and the Atlantic Ocean.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Avon, a tributary of the Severn Estuary. The estuary is a large, ecologically important water body that supports a wide range of bird species and fish, including salmon and eels. The area is recognized for its conservation value, with mudflats and saltmarshes providing critical habitat. The downstream environment benefits from the plant's treatment processes that reduce nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
BATH STW is located on Kelston Road in Bitton, Swineford, South Gloucestershire, England, BS30 6LN.
BATH STW serves approximately 105,848 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from BATH STW is discharged into the River Avon, which flows into the Severn Estuary and eventually the Bristol Channel.
BATH STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), enforced by the Environment Agency. Large agglomerations like this require at least secondary treatment.
For a plant serving 105,000 people in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas like the Severn Estuary.
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